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Wavz · 10-17-2004, 05:19 PM

Just got a free Gateway Solo 2300 (Older Laptop) that doesnt have a CD Rom drive and has windows 95 on it (That I want to get rid of). It does have a floppy drive, now for the question!! How do I get Linux (any version) on to this computer??? I do have a dongle for my wired network & a floppy drive like I said before.
Thanks,
Wavz

Berto · 10-17-2004, 06:03 PM

I know Debian and Slackware can do installs over network... Don't know how though, presumably you'll need a boot floppy. Someone's got to know how around here.

2damncommon · 10-17-2004, 06:20 PM

You will want to check what your specs will allow you to run, but here is how to do a Debian Net install.

Wavz · 10-18-2004, 10:42 AM

I have one more question about this network install. What is the architecture of my computer?? I have an old pentium I in a Gateway solo 2000.
Wavz

Berto · 10-18-2004, 01:08 PM

You're architecture would be i386

Pentium ones along with AMD K-5/6's are i386, and Pentium 2's, Pentium Pros, and AMD Athlons, are i686.

But if it's an intel or intel compatible, than the architecture doesn't really matter since all the i's are backwards/forwards compatible.

acid_kewpie · 10-18-2004, 01:14 PM

Good question? yeah sure. Good title? No. please use better titles in future. thanks

Wavz · 10-18-2004, 01:20 PM

Never said I had a good title

acid_kewpie · 10-18-2004, 01:22 PM

most people normally say "Yeah sorry, i'll be mroe specific next time"

Wavz · 10-18-2004, 02:32 PM

Sorry if that sounded mean, I was just joking around

Wavz